Wildlifeof Nepal
Assam Macaque
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Macaca assamensis
Basic stats
Diet
Fruit, leaves, invertebrates and cereals
Habitat
Subtropical and montane forest; in Nepal at 200–1,800m
Range
East of the Kali Gandaki river in Nepal; north-east India to Southeast Asia
Size
Head and body 51–73.5cm; tail 15–30cm
Weight
5–10kg
The Assam macaque has a yellowish-grey to dark brown coat and dark brownish to purplish facial skin. A dark fringe of hair on the cheeks sweeps back towards the ears, the head, shoulders and arms are paler than the greyish hindquarters, and the tail is short and well haired. Head and body measure 51 to 73.5cm (Wikipedia, general species account).
In Nepal it occurs east of the Kali Gandaki river at elevations of 200 to 1,800m. A 2007 survey in Langtang National Park found 213 animals in nine groups across a 113 square kilometre study area. Assam macaques are diurnal, spending time both in trees and on the ground, and eat fruit, leaves, invertebrates and cereals. Nationally Vulnerable (Nepal National Red List 2011).
Quick answers
- What does the Assam Macaque eat?
- Fruit, leaves, invertebrates and cereals
- What habitat does the Assam Macaque live in?
- Subtropical and montane forest; in Nepal at 200–1,800m
- Where is the Assam Macaque found?
- East of the Kali Gandaki river in Nepal; north-east India to Southeast Asia
- How big is the Assam Macaque?
- Head and body 51–73.5cm; tail 15–30cm
- How much does the Assam Macaque weigh?
- 5–10kg